If you have a headache or menstrual cramps, it might be a good idea to try to relieve pain by kissing. Kissing dilates your blood vessels and lowers your blood pressure, so it can help reduce pain.
5. Your teeth might become less likely to get cavities.
Kissing increases the production of saliva, which can protect your teeth from harmful bacteria and prevent tooth decay. Some experts also say that the mineral ions in saliva can even help repair small lesions in tooth enamel. However, your oral hygiene and that of your partner’s is very important, because there are also cavity-causing bacteria that can get transferred when you’re kissing.
6. You might lose weight.
Kissing also makes your body produce more dopamine. If there isn’t enough of this hormone in your body, you might have more food cravings, which usually means you might want to eat something unhealthy and high in calories. And even after you’ve eaten it, you might not be fully satisfied. Higher levels of dopamine can control your appetite and help prevent weight gain.
7. You might feel less sleepy.
Dopamine also affects your energy levels. If your dopamine levels are low, you might feel more tired and need more sleep than usual. That’s why kissing can increase your body’s wakefulness.
